The VeraGua, Dominican Youth Center

Building Hope in the Dominican Republic

We are embarking on an exciting project to build a dedicated youth center in Veragua, Dominican Republic. This new center will be a lifeline for the community, providing a safe and supportive space for at-risk Dominican youth and the underserved Haitian population. With a capacity to serve 120 children, it will be a place of learning, growth, and opportunity.

The groundwork for this center is already complete. We have secured the land, hired our on-site directors, and have the operating funds in place to ensure its long-term success. With the foundation already laid, we are about halfway to our goal. We are now seeking to raise the remaining ~$400,000 USD to complete construction and bring this much-needed space to life.

The Puerto Aventuras English Center 

Building Hope in Mexico

In this tourist area, a strong grasp of English provides a crucial bridge for youth to find middle-income jobs and help their families break the cycle of poverty. The lessons learned here have been invaluable as we design and build our next generation of CCN-modeled centers.


Operating out of a local library, we provide free, daily English classes to over 100 students per year. We also organize community service projects, like beach cleanups and making lunches for day laborers, along with fun activities such as visits to local cenotes.

Empowering Dreams in Veragua, Dominican Republic
 

Our First Support Center in the Dominican Republic

2 indoor classrooms

What Our Center Offers

The center will be designed to accommodate up to 120 youth and will feature the following facilities:

4 outdoor covered classrooms 

Sport court

Kitchen

Small casita for volunteer housing.